Karl Henry absence a poser for Wolves boss

Stale Solbakken on how Wolverhampton Wanderers will replace Karl Henry in midfield

Stale Solbakken must fill the void vacated by the suspended Karl Henry as Stephen Ward prepares to lead the
side in his 200th league game for the club.

Henry will miss three games. Asked how big a loss he will be, Solbakken said: “Only time will tell, but I think we have not only to find a replacement for him but we must find a better balance in the away games.

“Tongo
Doumbia can play that role, but we also have Dave Edwards, David Davis,
Kevin Foley who can come inside there, so we will see what we do.”

Solbakken hailed joint vice-captain Ward and believes he is improving all the time.

“He
is stable in his performance now,” he said. “In the first games I think
he struggled a bit with his defending and his positioning but he has sorted that.

“It’s easy to
sometimes criticise him but with Sako in front of him, who’s very good going forward, sometimes Wardy has to decide what to do to make sure we stay tight. He’s doing that better and better now.

“He is a lively character who is good with the lads.

“I think he’s also going to get better as well, especially with his defensive positions and the differences we are bringing in.

“He is also under-rated in the air and picks the big man in the opposition for corners and set-pieces.”